Using the largest municipal fraud case in U.S. history as a backdrop, UCCS students, faculty and local business leaders will discuss the ethical implications of corruption during a Nov. 5 town hall meeting.
The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, part of the College of Business, in cooperation with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Center for the Public Trust, will sponsor the discussion scheduled for 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Upper Lodge on the UCCS campus. The event is free and open to the public.
“We are pleased to support and provide the venue for this important discussion,” Venkat Reddy, dean, College of Business, said. “Unethical business practices impact communities both large and small, and it is a critical time for ethics in business to be part of our national conversations about education.”
The discussion will center on the case of the former Dixon, Illinois city controller Rita Crundwell who embezzled $53 million during a period of more than 20 years. Her case was chronicled in the documentary, “All the Queen’s Horses,” portions of which will be shown at the event. Organizers hope the film and discussion will raise awareness of white collar crime and the importance of ethical decision making. In addition to clips from the documentary, there will be a panel discussion including a question and answer period, with a reception to follow.
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— Eric Nissen, College of Business
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